Fairshaw Crescent Bellingham, Northumberland
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE48), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41301039.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £220,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (D: 8, E: 3, F: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 33% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, about 19.1 km (12 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Jubilee Park, is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 1.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 127 to 131 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bellingham Practice, about 380 m away.
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £126,000 | £126,000 | £126,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £149,950 | £149,950 | £149,950 |
| 2014 | 1 | £152,500 | £152,500 | £152,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £124,950 | £124,950 | £124,950 |
| 2006 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £60,925 | £57,850 | £64,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £40,000 | £40,000 | £40,000 |
| 1995 | 2 | £47,000 | £47,000 | £47,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2024 | 4 NE48 2DS | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2022 | 17 NE48 2DS | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2021 | 4 NE48 2DS | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | 17 NE48 2DS | Semi-detached | £126,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2016 | 23 NE48 2DS | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2015 | 2 NE48 2DS | Semi-detached | £149,950 | |
| 19 Nov 2014 | 3 NE48 2DS | Terraced | £152,500 | |
| 22 Sep 2011 | 9 NE48 2DS | Semi-detached | £124,950 | |
| 24 Nov 2006 | 13 NE48 2DS | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2001 | 29 NE48 2DS | Semi-detached | £57,850 | |
| 3 Aug 2001 | 35 NE48 2DS | Semi-detached | £64,000 | |
| 26 Aug 1997 | 35 NE48 2DS | Semi-detached | £40,000 | |
| 31 Oct 1995 | 27 NE48 2DS | Semi-detached | £47,000 | |
| 12 May 1995 | 7 NE48 2DS | Semi-detached | £47,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1930-1949 (5); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (social) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
- 2, Fairshaw Crescent, Bellingham
- 3, Fairshaw Crescent, Bellingham
- 9, Fairshaw Crescent, Bellingham
- 13, Fairshaw Crescent, Bellingham
- 17, Fairshaw Crescent, Bellingham
- 23, Fairshaw Crescent, Bellingham
- 29, Fairshaw Crescent, Bellingham
- 31, Fairshaw Crescent, Bellingham
- 35, Fairshaw Crescent, Bellingham
- Kirkside, Fairshaw Crescent, Bellingham
Council tax
What each band costs in Northumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,597 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,731 | £2,020 | £2,308 | £2,597 | £3,174 | £3,751 | £4,328 | £5,194 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (37% of about 1,120 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Old School, Bellingham: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
- Former Bellingham Auction Mart, Bellingham: up to 63 homes, permissioned (180 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 127 m and 131 m above sea level (129 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE48 2DS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE48 2DT | 89% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Haydon Bridge 47,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 19.1 km (12 miles) |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westlands The Shieling Bellingham | 90 m |
| Ferry terminal | Tower Knowe Ferry Landing | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bellingham Centre Car Park | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 38.1 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bellingham Practice | 380 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkside Pharmacy Limited | 350 m |
| Hospital | Hexham General Hospital | 22.2 km (14 miles) |
| Police station | Hexham Police Station | 21.7 km (13 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jubilee Park 9,850 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,550 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,480 m² | 140 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,490 m² | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hareshaw Ironworks, a scheduled monument, 400 m (0.2 miles) east. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hareshaw Ironworks | Scheduled monument | 400 m (0.2 miles) east |
| Church of St Cuthbert | Listed building, Grade I | 410 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Hesleyside | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Plantation | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Blakelaw Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Sourmilk Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Kings Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Starks Cleugh | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Hareshaw Linn | Waterfall | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 1.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 24 |
7 of the street's 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Northumberland: see them on the Northumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Primary School | Primary | 4–8 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bellingham Middle School and Sports College | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Golf Club NE48 2DT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Mark Crow Catering North Tyne Ltd NE48 2DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 4 Good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Fountain Cottage Cafe Ltd NE48 2DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| The Cheviot Hotel NE48 2AU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Co-operative Group Food NE48 2AY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Lunch NE48 2AY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Bellingham News & Post Office NE48 2AY | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Happy Valley NE48 2AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Bellingham Community Fridge NE48 2AD | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Parkside Pharmacy NE48 2AA | Retailers - other | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Black Bull Hotel NE48 2JP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Bellingham Garage Services NE48 2BS | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Reezek NE48 2BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Rose & Crown NE48 2AH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Rocky Road Cafe NE48 2AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sports/Recreation Area (2); On or near Cairns Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 30% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 27% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Cairns Road · Cairns Road · Cairns Road · Sidings Close · Auction Way · Railway Gardens · B6320 · B6320 · Reenes Way · Charlton View · Fountain Terrace · Reenes Way
All the streets in NE48 and across Northumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.